Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa could be given his first competitive Inter start tomorrow evening against Bologna.
It’s the Coppa Italia Round of 16 at San Siro, a one-off game that will be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or penalties.
According to both Sky Sport Italia and Mediaset Premium, Gabigol could be in the starting XI.
The 20-year-old striker has made just three substitute appearances in Serie A for a grand total of 20 minutes.
Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa could be given his first competitive Inter start tomorrow evening against Bologna.
It’s the Coppa Italia Round of 16 at San Siro, a one-off game that will be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or penalties.
According to both Sky Sport Italia and Mediaset Premium, Gabigol could be in the starting XI.
The 20-year-old striker has made just three substitute appearances in Serie A for a grand total of 20 minutes.
He arrived from Santos over the summer for €29.5m, but has struggled to fit into the tactical demands of Italian football.
Coach Stefano Pioli noted that Gabigol needed to focus more on practical moves rather than just the tricks that delight the crowd.
Curiously, the Brazilian also made his Serie A debut against Bologna at San Siro on September 25, playing 16 minutes.
Gary Medel is also expected to be back in the starting XI tomorrow evening after recovering from an ankle injury.